"Naruto... what are you playing on?"
As soon as they left the classroom, Kiba asked, barely able to contain himself.
"This? It's called a computer. Right now, it's something only the Third Hokage gets to play on!"
Naruto even gave the computer a little promotional plug.
Hearing that even the Third Hokage played on a computer, Kiba's eyes lit up. "Naruto... where can I buy this thing? I want one too!"
At Kiba's words, Choji, Shikamaru, and even the prickly Sasuke turned to Naruto.
In truth, Sasuke wanted nothing to do with Naruto.
Sasuke had met Naruto twice. The first time was on the street, when Naruto snatched the dumplings he had bought for his older brother.
The second time was in the forest, where Naruto killed a wild boar with one punch, then vanished in a puff of smoke.
At their first meeting, Sasuke felt as though his brother was going to be stolen away. At their second, he felt he had thoroughly disgraced the Uchiha. Neither encounter had been particularly pleasant.
But... Sasuke also really wanted to know where to buy a computer, because he thought it looked incredibly fun!
Ahem... it's not for me to play on. I'm buying it for my brother. He works so hard that he needs something to unwind with!
Sasuke found an excuse for himself.
Seeing that they all wanted to play on a computer, Naruto smiled. "Right now, I'm the only one in all of Konoha who has one. But don't worry. I'll bring a few more tomorrow, and then we can all play together!"
At Naruto's words, Kiba and the others burst into cheers.
The morning classes soon ended.
Naruto had spent a fulfilling morning too. Whenever he wasn't gaming, he was explaining the rules and controls of League of Legends to the Rookies.
They all listened attentively so they could get the hang of it more easily tomorrow.
Meanwhile, each of them had also started deciding which champion to play tomorrow.
At lunchtime, Shikamaru and the others all offered Naruto their boxed lunches so they could hear him explain more about League of Legends.
Seeing the lunches, Naruto suddenly realized something was missing.
Wolffy had prepared entertainment equipment, things for resting, and even tools for self-defense, but... he hadn't prepared any food...
He actually forgot the most important thing!
Naruto grumbled inwardly, then continued telling the Rookies about League of Legends as he ate their lunches.
Naturally, Naruto didn't eat all their food. He ate half of each person's lunch.
After lunch and a short rest, it was time for afternoon classes.
That afternoon... Naruto wasn't planning to play games. Instead, he intended to enter the Sealing Space and take a nap.
Seeing that Naruto wasn't gaming anymore, the other Rookies returned to their usual ways of slacking off.
One played with his dog, one ate, one stared into space, and one thought about his brother...
The moment Naruto's consciousness entered the Sealing Space, he heard Zeff ask with a smile, "How does going to school feel?"
"Nothing special. I play games at home, and I play games at school. It's pretty much the same!"
Zeff shook his head at that. "At least you've made some new friends, haven't you?"
"True..." Naruto smiled and nodded, then headed off to sleep.
Just as he passed the cage with the sealing strip on it, a spatial ripple suddenly appeared inside, followed by a person materializing out of thin air.
Naruto froze at the sight.
Naruto looked at the person inside the cage, and the person looked back at him.
"Where is this?"
In the end, the person inside the cage spoke first.
Hearing the commotion, Kurama, who was grinding away, Wolffy, who was roasting a whole lamb, and Zeff, who was reading a book, all looked over.
"Hmm? Has someone new appeared in the cage again?"
As he spoke, Wolffy set aside the lamb over the charcoal fire and ran over to Naruto.
At the same time, Zeff put down his book and approached the cage.
Only Kurama remained at the computer, continuing to grind.
Studying the person inside the cage, Wolffy rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "Looks like we were right... every so often, someone from another world appears in this cage!"
Zeff nodded. "The question is whether this fellow will be easy to get along with!"
Naruto didn't immediately answer the person before him. Instead, he began recalling what he knew about him.
Yes, Naruto recognized the newcomer in the cage. He was another anime character, and one Naruto liked quite a lot.
[Kurapika] from Hunter x Hunter.
Kurapika, a main character in Hunter x Hunter, was a survivor of the Kurta Clan. All the other members of his clan had been killed by the Phantom Troupe, who had gouged out their eyes, known as the Scarlet Eyes.
To recover his companions' Scarlet Eyes and defeat the Phantom Troupe, who had slaughtered his clan, he entered the 287th Hunter Exam and became a professional Hunter. During the exam, he befriended Gon, Killua, and Leorio.
Naruto felt that Kurapika's character was somewhat similar to Uchiha Sasuke's.
Both had lost their entire clans, both belonged to clans with unusual eyes, and both harbored a desire for revenge.
"Hello, Kurapika! My name is Naruto Uzumaki. Welcome to the Internet Addiction Training Center!"
With that, Naruto tore off the sealing strip and let Kurapika out.
Kurapika stepped out of the cage and activated his Nen. A chain instantly appeared on his finger as he readied himself to fight at any moment!
Seeing this, Zeff clenched both fists and stared fixedly at Kurapika.
"No need to be nervous. We're not enemies!"
Naruto then explained once again that everyone came from different worlds.
Although Kurapika didn't immediately believe Naruto's explanation, he could tell that Naruto and the others meant him no harm, so he put away the chain he had conjured.
"So you're saying that you, I, and all of them come from different worlds? And you don't know how we got here either?"
As he spoke, Kurapika stared at Naruto and continued, "Then... why do you know me?"
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